Lyyra: When the Earth Stands Still by Don Macdonald

'When the Earth Stands Still' by Don Macdonald was recorded by Lyyra at the VOCES8 Centre, when the group travelled to London in January 2024.
The track is available on all streaming service orcd.co/whentheearthstandsstill
TEXT by Don Macdonald
Come listen in the silence of the moment before rain comes down.
There’s a deep sigh in the quiet of the forest and the tall tree’s crown.
Now hold me.
Will you take the time to hold me and embrace the chill?
Or miss me,
will you take the time to miss me when the earth stands still?
Cause there’s no use running
cause the storm’s still coming
and you’ve been running for too many years.
Come listen in the silence of the moment before shadows fall.
Feel the tremor of your heartbeat matching heartbeat as we both dissolve.
Now hold me….
Cause there’s no use running
cause the storm’s still coming
and you’ve been running for too many years.
So stay with me, held in my arms
Like branches of a tree
They’ll shelter you for many years.

[@keithball6749]

So beautiful. What else is there to say? Simply perfect.

[@livnbiggr3482]

Wow! Excellent. All the moving harmonies done so well. Best female bass/low I’ve ever heard.

[@yuliangisin]

The fact that Mrs. Tait is going to be my high school teacher makes me feel so special

[@coskuarsiray]

outstanding audio quality. kudos to technician!

[@CarmenMera-ej2zl]

So beautiful!! Thank you for the gift of your luminous voices!!! Looking forward for more!!!!

[@kurtbestormusic]

I sense the Voces8 "touch" on this with the impeccable vocal blend and "sotto voce" approach to the upper voices. But I also love when the individual voices pop out now and then giving it the "Lyyra" sound. Really anxious to hear more releases.....(p.s. The contralto/bass voice!!!)

[@haleysulisz3061]

I am just so geeked to comment on your post to say how much your music for “Rigoletto” impacted my childhood! I first heard the music when I was quite young, and it really spoke to me. Now I’m a choir teacher and I often sing the pieces (especially Melody Within) to my young daughter. Thank you!!!❤️

[@jools1623]

Just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing on RUclips

[@user-uf6mf5qg5r]

Perfect voices, celestial signing. Thank you!

[@kikivolauvent1]

All of the positive comments I subscribe to. And special thanks for putting out the lyrics. Makes it even more impressive and utterly beautiful. Voces8 formed a glorious new formation.

[@cathryncortissoz4575]

I just want to hear more and more....

[@corocorachannel4235]

Terrific! I'm glad you met Voces8, not only geographically but in quality too.

[@earlhunt8164]

So grateful for emails from Voces8. Spectacularly beautiful. Thank you.

[@herbertwackerlin6174]

Sent this link to Don McDonald, and he was VERY impressed with your recording 🥰

[@antoniaezac4653]

I'm crying, this is so beautiful! Don MacDonald is a great voice of choral music today, and you serve his music perfectly. Thank you Lyyra and Voces8

[@colincartwright238]

This is beautiful music with beautiful voices to match. Great stuff. I look forward to hearing more!

[@pamelaledbetter1581]

BEAUTIFUL 🎶💖🎶

[@earth2jennyl]

Beautiful. The blending and connection is so good. I am not finding words well but wanted to send love, encouragement, and thanks for coming together and making this sound.

[@libbycotton1127]

how wonderful to have imbued the girls with your own wonderful sound and approach ...another superb Voces 8 triumph... perfect singing

[@steffendf]

Amazing and wonderful. Thank you so much! I look forward to following you ☺️

[@herbertwackerlin6174]

Wonderful premiere! Now, of course, I have to hope you will eventually tour in Europe as well 🥺

[@MarkAhrens92]

Glorious! Soul moving! Thank you.

[@lisapisa6277]

Breathtakingly beautiful. Bravo.

[@poetChinweJohn]

Beautiful performance and song, thank you!

[@cameliacassani1631]

Bravissime!!! Thank you so much, this is heaven🥰

[@twitchly]

Wow. Tears.

[@tsoraat1467]

Thank you!

[@StanManMusic]

Thank you, ladies!!

[@jonathanfrizzell9604]

Beautiful work Lyyra!

[@DavidRainChoralComposer]

Love the text, the music and your superb singing!

[@user-sb3gs6jb6x]

Angelic singing, ladies. Thank you 🙏

[@haleysulisz3061]

Gorgeous!

[@unapalomablanc]

Great singing and recording. Well done!🙂

[@xpsspx]

I want to compose like this. I’ve composed a few pieces and some sketches for some vocal groups. But, this recording has really inspired me with the weaving of the female voices together into a tapestry of perfect sound. Thank you.

[@annemartine]

Heaven

[@AmalJalloul]

❤❤❤

[@notafalerni]

Ihr seid wundervoll!!! Glückwunsch❤❤

[@danieltoussaintambiantguit6480]

🙏🌺Magnifique ! Brava !

[@Oliba07]

Well done!

[@mariaroca5762]

glorious

[@offroadtraveller2784]

❤

[@cjkrocks11]

The second alto is singing a freaking baritone part.

[@incapoo]

...for SO many years...

[@6thwilbury2331]

#GoTroubies

[@andrewhague1521]

Is there any connection with the Lyyra of Retrograde

[@GillianBarella-og7yk]

Very beautiful. Silent breaths would have made it even better.

[@andersjonsson9867]

❤

[@yordidelgadomusica]

❤